Our week at the beach was such a great one. Hubby and I are very fortunate that we get to spend that quality time with family, especially our Perfect Ones. It was a restful, fun-filled week in a gorgeous area, The Outer Banks of North Carolina. We will definitely return.
It was an eventful week as well. Perfect Boy lost not just one but two front teeth during the week. We knew that the teeth were just barely hanging on, but PB would not let anyone pull them which was somewhat surprising since he had been mourning the fact that all of his close buddies had already lost teeth before him. When the first one came out while biting into a piece of bread, PB was in shock. Poor thing. It was such a surprise that there were tears to follow. With lots of hugs, kisses and reassurances, the tears ceased and the laughter set in.
Perfect Girl was her usual surprising self. We never quite know what she might do or say. She was born “maternal” and always has one of her babies in tow. On one of our trips to the local toy store, she chose a toy for her “baby” rather than something for herself. (She has a trunk that is filled with things she’s saving for her “baby” — not one of her dolls but a real baby that she plans to have one days. Since she is only four, I hope that day is quite a few years from now!) When she doesn’t have a doll to mother, she fills in by mothering her big brother. He’s usually willing to let her dress and feed him —— he’s not in to work.
This was the scene that greeted me one afternoon when I looked up from my book —
I thought she was pretty creative myself. Did I mention that even though she’s a tough cookie, she’s a prissy one as well? A girl’s gotta’ do what a girl’s gotta do to get rid of that sand!
I wish you could really see just how beautiful this sunrise was. It was beyond amazing. One of the things I enjoy at the beach, it that early morning quiet time. This was my reward for getting up at 5:30. So worth it.
I hope you’ve had the opportunity to spend time with your perfect ones and are staying cool. 
We’re projected to reach 113 degrees today.
Here’s a quick, easy and cool way to serve up filling meal:
Beef and Bean Burritos
8 flour tortillas (7-inch)
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup thick and chunky prepared salsa
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro
2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup thick and chunky prepared salsa
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bunch cilantro
2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese
Wrap tortillas in foil; place on center rack in oven. Heat oven to 350 degrees; heat tortillas about 15 minutes.
While the tortillas are warming, prepare the burrito filling. Combine the beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink, breaking the meat apart with the back of a spoon. Pour off drippings.
Stir beans, salsa and cumin into the beef mixture; reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring once.
While the filling is simmering, chop enough cilantro to measure 1/4 cup. Stir into the filling. Spoon filling down the centers of the tortillas; top with cheese. Roll up and serve immediately.
Thanks for dropping by. I hope you will choose to link up with Mister Linky and share a favorite or two.
Thanks for hosting. I posted a link to a treat that literally takes a minute to prepare, and it’s a lot of fun to eat.
Hi Debbi,
Sure looks like you are having fun at the beach! Your Burrito’s look great for anytime. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!
Miz Helen
I tried to link up but it keeps giving me an error notice. Hopefully, I will try again, later.
these look yummy mrs debbie!!
these look yummy mrs debbie!